How do Python structs compare to structs in other programming languages?

How do Python structs compare to structs in other programming languages?

Python doesn't have a built-in struct type like C, but you can use the 'struct' module or classes to achieve similar functionality.

Can you give me an example of using the struct module in Python?

Sure! You can use the 'struct' module to pack and unpack binary data. For example:

import struct

# Packing data
packed_data = struct.pack('i4sh', 7, b'test', 8)

# Unpacking data
unpacked_data = struct.unpack('i4sh', packed_data)
print(unpacked_data)  # Output: (7, b'test', 8)

How does this compare to C structs?

In C, you define a struct using the 'struct' keyword, and you can directly access its fields. For example:

struct Test {
    int a;
    char b[4];
    short c;
};

In Python, you would typically use classes for similar functionality.

Are there any other languages that handle structs differently?

Yes, languages like Go and Rust have their own struct implementations with unique features. For instance, Go allows you to define methods on structs, while Rust has ownership and borrowing rules that affect how structs are used.